Senior Analyst – information Security

Job Description

KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIES

# Identifies, recommends and implements corrective actions in response to security violations.

# Conducts vulnerability research and recommends remediation

# Identifies and communicates potential threats to information assets

# Supports building reports for management and audits

# Tests security controls for ISO27001, ISR and other regulations and standards or best practices

# Performs security assessments to determine vulnerabilities in systems and applications

# Captures IT security services requests and incidents and addresses them according to their priorities and based on agreed service level agreements

# Monitors, analyses, triages and escalates security events from the incident response queue

# Performs other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate

# Analyses, designs and configures authentication and access systems to meet security architecture requirements

# Researches, develops and documents security architecture requirements.

# Develops and maintain security policies, standards and procedures to protect information assets

# Reports on system configuration and hardening

# Creates and maintains IT security standard operating procedures

# Monitors security systems for anomalies and responds to potential security events

# Conducts technical analysis of computer security incidents as it relates to malware, intrusion attempts, and system level log analysis

# Supports chief specialists in conducting IT security awareness sessions for selective IT security topics

# Assists in the research, evaluation and recommendation of technology products and services

# Uses knowledge of security policies, standards and procedures to help design secure architectures for systems and applications.

# Documents IT security knowledge and lessons learned and provide educational reports to managers and end-users to improve IT security conduct across RTA

# Analyses and configures security systems to meet security architecture requirements

# Perform continuous risk and readiness assessments and ongoing compliance with standards

# Gathers, categorizes and disseminates intelligence information from internal and external sources

• Strictly Adhere to RTA Information Security policies, procedures, and processes.
• Strictly follow the Information Security data sharing guidelines for all internal and external data transfers.
• Immediately report any Information Security incidents to your line manager and IT support for prompt guidance and resolution.
• Actively participate in all assigned Information Security training and awareness sessions to enhance your knowledge and address potential Information Security risks.
• Always comply with instructions and guidance provided by your line manager in line to the Information Security requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

# Bachelor degree in business administration or Computer Science/IT from recognized university

Skills

# Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.

# Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

# Examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures

# Security certifications preferred (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC).

# Working knowledge of any of the standards or regulations ISR, ISO27001 and others

# Excellent Project management skills

# Performing research activities to gather information on latest developments in technology for business improvements

# Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

# Working knowledge of ethical hacking or penetration testing

# Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

# Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience

# Excellent interpersonal skills.

# Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.

# Experience working as a liaison between Business Units and IT

# Ability to adapt to a variety of ethnic cultures and personalities.

# Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.

# Developing business cases for various business needs of RTA.

Job Category

Administration

Advertiser

Roads and Transport Authority

Department

Security & Monitoring

Educational-level

Bachelor

Required Nationality

All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

23/07/2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing